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CONTINUED ASSISTANCE FOR SENDONG RELIEF EFFORTS ENCOURAGED PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 09:09

According to the 27 December 2011 situational report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Typhoon Sendong (international codename:  Washi) has left 1,453 dead and 84 people missing.  4,594 persons were injured and 441 were assisted in rescue operations.  A total of 719,485 people in 789 barangays were affected.

Aside from its earlier advisory on how to send monetary donations, the Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the public that the following essential material donations are now accepted:

Immediate Priority

  • Water, soap, hygiene kits, latrines (WASH)
  • Non-food items:  cooking utensils, sleeping kits/mattresses, blankets, jerry cans, mosquito nets, flashlight batteries, underwear for children, men and women’s clothing
  • Tents/Temporary shelter
  • Ready-to-eat food (with appropriate nutritional content)

Other Priorities

  • Medical supplies and assistance
  • Clearing of debris
  • Psychosocial support
  • Livelihood support

Tents, food and non-food items items may be coursed to the:

DSWD National Resource Operations Center

Chapel Road, Pasay City, Philippines

Contact Persons and Contact Details:

Ms. Francia Fabian, Mobile No. +63918-930-2356

Assistant Secretary Camilo Gudmalin, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ms. Joanna L. Hizon, Mobile No. +63922-849-7708

Medicine, water sanitation and health (WASH) may be coursed through the Department of Health, whose contact person Dr. Arnel Z. Rivera, may be reached at Mobile No. +63928-394-6756.

 
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 22 December 2011 08:41
M E S S A G E

Christmas is a time to pause, reflect, and refocus on the true essentials of life. It is a place we all seek to go back to and recapture childhood's magic and the bounty of everyday miracles.
Christmas allows us to remember - the birth of Christ with its message of love and hope, the journey of mary and joseph and its story of humility and sacrifice, the magi's quest and its lesson in faith and courage.
The Department of Foreign affairs is one with the entire nation and Filipinos all over the world in celebrating this wondrous occasion.
The passing year rained extraordinary challenges. Succeeding waves of high-impact global events, from the Arab Spring to the economic and debt crisis, and the Philippines' adept response, underscore our resilience as a nation.
In the spirit of genuine public service, the men and women of the Department marched through the storms with dedication, commitment, and fortitude. Looking back, we see how much we have achieved by being true to our duties and responsibilities. Throughout the year, we remained steadfast, hopeful and optimistic with the victories we gained.
To everyone in the Department, each step we take forward is the perfect opportunity to do more, serve better, and reach beyond our grasp.
Together with all Department personnel in the Home Office, Regional Consular Offices, embassies, consulates, and missions abroad, I wish every Filipino peace and prosperity.
May the spirit of Christmas further unite our nation and may our collective faith as a people usher in a brighter future.
(Sgd.)
ALBERT F. DEL ROSARIO
25 December 2011, Pasay City
Last Updated on Thursday, 22 December 2011 09:23
 
EMBASSY ENJOINS PUBLIC TO ASSIST IN RELIEF ASSISTANCE FOR TYPHOON SENDONG VICTIMS PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011 10:26

Typhoon Sendong (international name:  Washi), which hit the Philippines over the weekend, caused massive flooding especially in Region 10.  Hardly hit were the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro.

As of this writing, Sendong has left 957 dead.  The number is still expected to increase as 49 people are still missing. 1,582 were injured while 432 were rescued.  A total of 338,415 people in 260 barangays were affected.

The Philippine Embassy enjoins the public to help by donating to the relief efforts.  Monetary assistance is preferred over in-kind donations for sanitation issues and to ensure that the needs of those affected are addressed faster.

  • Monetary Donations

Cash or cheque donations may be sent to the following:

Government

1.      National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

Bank:  Development Bank of the Philippines, Camp Aguinaldo Branch

Address:  PVAO Compound, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City

Account No. 0435-021927-130

Account Name:  NDRRMC Donated Funds

Swift Code:  DBPHPMM Account#36002016

Focal Person:  Ms. Rufina Pascual , Collecting Officer, Office of Civil Defense, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines

Tel. No. +632-4211920


2.      Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Bank Account No. 3124-0055-81 (Landbank of the Philippines, Batasan, Quezon City Branch)

Focal Person:  Ms. Fe Catalina Ea, Cash Division

Tel. No. +632-931-8010 local 226 (landline ) or +63918-6281897 (mobile)

Non-Government

1.      Philippine National Red Cross

Bank of the Philippine Islands

Account Name:  The Philippine Red Cross

Peso: 4991-0036-52

Dollar: 004994-0103-15

Swift Code:  BOPIPHMM

2.      Sagip Kapamilya

Account Name:  ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. – Sagip Kapamilya

Account No. 393-011-4199 (Banco De Oro Scout Albano Branch)

Swift Code:  BNO RPH MM

3.      GMA Kapuso Foundation

Philippine National Bank

Account Name:  GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.

Peso Saving Account No. 121-003200017

Dollar Savings Account No. 121-003200025

Swift Code:  PNB MPH MM

  • Whereabouts of Relatives and Friends

For information on relatives and friends in the affected areas, the public may contact the NDRRMC Operations Center at:

Telefax:  NDRRMC OpcCen +632-911-1406; 912-2665; 912-5668

NDRRMC Secretariat +63-912-0441; 912-5947

Office of Civil Defense +632-912-2424

Emails:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • Updates on the Ground

Situation reports on the affected areas may be accessed via the NDRRMC website www.ndrrmc.gov.ph

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 December 2011 15:38
 
Over 700 Serviced During Perth Mobile Consular Mission PDF Print E-mail

The Philippine Embassy’s Mobile Consular Team was able to successfully service 720 ePassport applicants during its consular mission conducted in Perth, Western Australia on 9 – 10 December 2011. 

Initially, the expected number of applicants numbered around 300 but more than double that figure showed up for the weekend outreach.  This was the highest recorded number of ePassport applications serviced by the Philippine Embassy in Australia this year.

Through the Mobile Mission, the Embassy was able to service those who were affected by the cut-off in the issuance of machine-readable passports (MRP) and the consequent full implementation of the Philippine ePassport last year.   

The conduct of the mobile mission spared the passport applicants from having to travel to the Philippine Canberra since the ePassport system requires personal appearance of applicants for photo and fingerprint capture.   

Aside from processing of passport applications, the consular team also administered the oath of allegiance to 36 Filipino dual citizens and accommodated applications for report of birth and report of marriage.

The four-man Mobile Team was composed of Administrative Officer Carlo Estole and Consular Assistants Ronaldo Pilapil, Joel Bulos and Ricardo Antipolo.  Mr. Gerald Donnelly, Philippine Honorary Consul General in Perth and members of the Filipino community extended invaluable assistance to the team.

The consular mission to Perth was the fourth conducted by the Embassy this year.  Earlier, mobile teams were dispatched to Toowomba and Brisbane in Queensland in March, Alice Springs and Darwin in the Northern Territory in May and Melbourne in Victoria in July. 

 
Philippine Team Australia Meets PDF Print E-mail

In support of the One-Country Team approach, Philippine Ambassador to Canberra Belen F. Anota met with the Philippine Honorary Consuls and Consuls General to Australia and Vanuatu for a workshop on 14 November 2011.

Ambassador Anota emphasized to the honorary consular officials that “We are Team Philippines.  Therefore we should be on the same page and we move Australia together in one direction.”

Ambassador Anota gave particular emphasis to the Department of Foreign Affairs’ mandate from President Benigno S. Aquino III to promote economic diplomacy and encouraged the honorary consuls and consuls general to work closely in partnership with the Embassy in achieving this goal.

During the one-day workshop, Philippine Trade and Investment Representative Michelle Fatima Sanchez, Tourism Representative Consuelo Jones, Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Capt. Ernesto Enriquez and Labor Attaché Atty. Jalilo Dela Torre gave brief presentations on what is happening in their areas and how the honorary consular officials can help them in achieving their targets and ultimately, contributing to the over-all Country Team effort.

 

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New Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Australian Governor General PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 00:00

A mere three days after her arrival in Canberra, new Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Belen F. Anota presented her letters of credence to H.E. Quentin Bryce, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

H. E. Ambassador Belen F. Anota presenting her credentials to the Governor General.Ferried from the Philippine Residence to Government House in a Crown car, the Philippine envoy was honored with a general salute by Australia’s Federation Guard, under Guard Commander Captain Kathryn Christie.

Led into the drawing room of Government House, Ambassador Anota was received by a resplendent Governor General.  Clad in an elegant terno of iridescent malong fabric – a visual statement of Philippine multiculturalism and unity -- the Philippine envoy formally presented her letters of credence.

It will be noted that Ambassadors, as representatives of their Heads-of-State, are required to present their letters of credence to the Head-of-State of their countries of assignment.  Ambassador Anota, being the representative of President Benigno Aquino III, thus had to present her credentials to Governor General Bryce, the representative of the Queen, who is Head-of-State of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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Manila FAME International

Manila FAME International

Manila FAME International brings together Manilanow, CEBUNEXT and Bijoux Cebu, three of the country's major sourcing events, to mark the Philippines as Asia's design destination for lifestyle products in furniture & furnishings, holiday & gifts, and fashion.

The event takes place on 14 - 17 March 2012 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines. 

For more information visit http://www.manilafame.com/en/index.php

Sikat II Solar World Challenge

Sikat II Solar World Challenge 

This is the special coverage of the Philippine Team from DLSU that participated in the Veolia Solar Car World Challenge.

Click here to watch the coverage.

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